This tiny Cork City brewery is officially the Best in Ireland
They say the best things come in small packages.
Over at Cork’s irrepressible Elbow Lane Microbrewery, the smallest brewery in the country, they’d agree. The business has scored both a Gold Award and a Best in Ireland Award for its Elbow Lager at the 2024 World Drinks Awards.
“We are delighted to win Best in Ireland for our Elbow Lager,” said Russell Garret, Master Brewer at Elbow Lane.
“This is one of the first beers we made at Elbow Lane when we set up the brewery in 2014 so it is great to celebrate this win as part of our 10th Anniversary”.
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Resident mixologist and front-of-house manager at Elbow Lane restaurant, Joe Timbrell, also won a Silver in the Liqueur Category for his own creation, Joe’s Amaretto.
At 27% abv, the drink was described by the judges as having “a dominant sweet almond aroma with a thick and sweet mouthfeel leading to a palate rich in almond, complemented by a mysterious spice note that adds intrigue, providing a smooth and nutty overall experience.”
Joe’s Amaretto is one of several experimental drinks to come out of the Elbow Lane Brewhouse and Fermentary this year. Others include a Hazelnut Stout and a collaboration with Rebel Distillery gin is currently being matured and is set to be released in October.
